Background
STEICHEN, Réné was born on November 27, 1942 in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
Councillor entrepreneur mayor politician
STEICHEN, Réné was born on November 27, 1942 in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
Classical High School, Diekirch. University Preparatory Classes, Luxembourg. University of Aix-en-Provence, University of Paris, Faculties of Law, doctorate in law.
Institute of Political Studies, Paris, diploma in economics and finance, 1966. Notary’s examination, 1968. Solicitor’s examination, 1969.
He entered the Chamber of Deputies in 1979. In 1984, he entered the government as a Secretary of State, in which capacity he served until 1989, when he was promoted to Minister for Agriculture, Viticulture, and Rural Development. In 1992, he became Luxembourg"s European Commissioner, responsible for Agriculture and Rural Development.
Steichen remained in this capacity until 1995, when he was replaced as Luxembourg"s European Commissioner by Jacques Santer, who was named President of the European Commission.
He is currently the chairman of SES South America, the world"s largest satellite operator and the largest component of Luxembourg Stock Exchange"s premier LuxX index.
A member of the Christian Social People"s Party (CSV), Steichen first held office as Mayor of Diekirch (1974–1984).